Cherry Ginger Apple Bars (Vegan) (Edit recipe)

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These warm, aromatic bars boast perfectly crispy edges, a soft, chewy center, and are loaded with dried fruit and ginger. They’re packed with tart dried cherries, zesty crystallized ginger, and sweet dried apple pieces, with a hint of allspice tying it all together. A quick, easy bake that’s completely dairy- and egg-free.

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PREP TIME

20 minutes

COOK TIME

28 minutes

INGREDIENTS

11

Serves: 16

Ingredients

2.25 cups All Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
8 Tbsp Plant-Based Butter, -melted
6 Tbsp Almond Milk Yogurt, -room temperature (any plant-based yogurt will work)
.5 cup Cane Sugar
.5 cup Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Allspice, Ground
.5 cup Cherries, Dried, ( I diced some, halved some and left some whole + extra pieces for the top of the bars)
.5 cup Crystallized Ginger, (I diced some, halved some and left some whole + extra pieces for the top of the bars)
.5 cup Apples, Dried, (I used dried apple slices and cut them into smaller pieces; any dried apple pieces will work + extra apple pieces for the top of the bars)

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
Begin by measuring the dried cherries, crystallized ginger, and dried apple. For the cherries and ginger, dice some, halve some, and leave some pieces whole. I use dried apple slices and cut them into smaller pieces—any type of dried apple will do. Set the dried fruit and ginger aside for later. ***If you'd like cherry, ginger, and apple pieces on top of the bars, reserve a tablespoon or two of each to sprinkle over before baking.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and ground allspice. Whisk them together and set the bowl aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, cane sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk together until smooth and well blended, about one minute.
Mix the yogurt and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, whisking thoroughly for about 30 seconds until smooth and well combined.
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and whisk until no traces of flour remain.
Add the dried cherries, crystallized ginger, and dried apple, folding gently until evenly mixed.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Top it with the reserved dried cherries, crystallized ginger, and dried apple pieces.
Bake the bars for 25 to 28 minutes, until they are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow them to rest in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
After cooling to room temperature, cut the bars into slices and serve. Keep the bars in an airtight container at room temperature.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	211
Fat:	5 g
Carbohydrates:	37 g
Protein:	2 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	46 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	19 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.